• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases such as predatory mites and bugs , lacewings [...] an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other pests, which has guaranteed the success of their production and their entry [...] the marketing of fruits and vegetables in their aisles. IPM enables farmers to comply with these regulations and ensure safe and environmentally friendly

• Encarsia formosa

  whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. This parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important [...] species ( En-Strip ) and in combination with Eretmocerus eremicus (Enermix). Open package carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite [...] sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start i

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  species of thrips (first and second larval stages) and eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia [...] appears. Amblydromalus limonicus can feed on eggs, crawlers and larvae of whiteflies and first and second instar larvae of thrips. Young whitefly eggs (less [...] eggs per day on older eggs and 3.3-3.4 eggs per day on crawlers and nymphs. It consumes about 7 first instar larvae of thrips and lays 3 eggs per day at 25°C

• Aphidius colemani

  remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments [...] colemani The parasitic wasp Aphidius colemani is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F.

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better [...] years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted [...] in length, with short legs and short antennae. Females have a black thorax and yellow abdomen. Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly [...] s The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is effective between 15 and 35°C (59 and 95°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Once the

• Aphytis melinus

  cover is flipped over, the dead scale will be flat and dehydrated, and the parasite's cast skin and fecal pellets will be evident. After reaching adulthood [...] small round hole in the scale cover and leaves. Males and females are a lemon-yellow with green compound eyes and three red ocelli (single eyes) on top [...] scale insects, with the hatched larvae feeding on and ultimately killing the host insects. Life cycle and appearance of Aphytis melinus Aphytis melinus is

• Orius laevigatus

  various agricultural and horticultural systems. Both adults and nymphs of Orius laevigatus are voracious predators, adept at piercing and feeding on the soft [...] wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make [...] after application The dosage of Thripor-L depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start in

• Aphidius matricariae

  remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is most effective between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 28°C/82°F. [...] aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally. They use their specialized mouthparts to penetrate the aphid’s body and siphon off its nutrients

• Koppert One

  pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural enemies and pollinators. Our Side Effects [...] protection and natural pollination practices. Enhanced decision-making Use our Digital Assistant to ask any side effects-related questions and receive quick [...] reference for integrating chemical pesticides with biological crop protection and natural pollination practices. Data sources: Koppert R&D, IOBC, Research